Department of Social Development

21. Minister Lindiwe Zulu visits SASSA paypoints in Gauteng, 30 Mar Minister of Social Development Ms Lindiwe Zulu to visit SASSA paypoints in Gauteng ...: (Latest News); The Minister of Social Development, Ms Lindiwe Zulu, together with the CEO of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) - Ms Totsie Memela, Acting MEC Panyaza Lesufi and Minister of Communications ...; Created on 30 March 2020
22. Sassa to pay April; 2020 grant earlier in the midst of covid19 ...: (Uncategorised); SASSA TO PAY APRIL 2020 GRANTS EARLIER IN THE MIDST OF COVID19 Pretoria, 22 March 2020: In response to the State of National Disaster as announced by President Ramaphosa on 15 March 2020, SASSA has ...; Created on 25 March 2020
23. Speech by the Deputy Minister of Social Development, Mr Ganief Hendricks on occasion of the tabling of Budget Vote 19 to the National Assembly: (Latest News); ... of the South African Social Security Agency. For two decades, SASSA has advanced dignity, inclusion, and social justice, becoming a vital pillar of our democracy. Having in its 20th year turned the ...; Created on 19 May 2026
24. Dsd Appoints Sandy Godlwana As Head Of Communication And Spokesperson: (Latest News); ... the social development portfolio. ⁠Ms Godlwana brings extensive public sector communication experience, including leadership roles within the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and several ...; Created on 13 May 2026
25. Social Development Portfolio Positions Social Protection As A Driver Of Inclusive Development: (Latest News); ... Addressing the Committee, Minister Tolashe outlined how the Department of Social Development(DSD), the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), and the National Development Agency (NDA) are advancing ...; Created on 30 April 2026
26. Dsd Reports Strong Q2 Performance As Climate Shocks And Gbvf Pressure Social Services: (Latest News); ... (SASSA) CEO Themba Matlou, and National Development Agency (NDA) Acting CEO Raphaahle Ramokgopa. Presenting the department’s Second Quarter Performance and Financial Report, covering the period 1 July ...; Created on 04 February 2026
27. Minister Tolashe to Lead Back-to-School Campaign and Flood Impact Assessment in Emakhazeni: (Latest News); ... damage and the impact on affected families. The purpose of the visit is to activate government’s social support response in the area. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will be mobilised ...; Created on 22 January 2026
28. Historic Matric Results Highlight The Impact Of Social Assistance Programmes: (Latest News); ... on the results, the Chief Executive Officer of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), Themba Matlou, congratulated the Class of 2025, praising their resilience and determination. “The historic ...; Created on 19 January 2026
29. Social Development Leads 2026 Back-To-School Campaign In Northern Cape, Promoting Child Protection And Dignity: (Latest News); ... and community accountability are essential to learner success. Schools cannot succeed in isolation without active family and community support. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), a key ...; Created on 19 January 2026
30. Dsd Cautions Public About Fake “National Family Support Allowance” Message: (Latest News); ... Social Security Agency (SASSA), the National Development Agency (NDA) and government communication channels. The Department of Social Development is encouraging members of the public to be cautious ...; Created on 01 December 2025
31. International Day For Persons With Disabilities And Gbvf Awareness In Ficksburg: (Latest News); ... of abuse. MEC Mathabo Hlalele was joined by the Executive Mayor of Setsoto Municipality and Councillor Seipati Mbizo. Stakeholders present included representatives from SASSA, the Department of Health, ...; Created on 27 November 2025
32. Minister Sisisi Tolashe Takes Icrop Community Outreach To Komani, Eastern Cape Province: (Latest News); ... South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and National Development Agency (NDA) services directly to the community. The outreach will focus on urgent social issues raised during her previous visit, ...; Created on 24 November 2025
33. Deputy Minister Hendricks Leads Icrop Outreach Bringing Government Services To Macassar: (Latest News); ... access to government services. The outreach, held in collaboration with SASSA, Home Affairs, Health and other partners, aimed to reduce service barriers and strengthen engagement between communities ...; Created on 04 November 2025
34. Minister Tolashe Leads Integrated Ministerial Outreach Bringing Essential Services To Vryburg: (Latest News); ... of government. Departments including Home Affairs, Health, SASSA and the NDA offered on-site support ranging from identity documents to social grants and health services. The Minister of Social Development, ...; Created on 04 November 2025
35. Minister Walks In The Shoes Of Dsd Beneficiaries In The North West: (Latest News); ... was accompanied by the MEC for Social Development, Suzanne Dantjie, the Department of Social Development’s Director-General, Peter Netshipale, and the CEO of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), ...; Created on 04 November 2025
36. Dsd Strengthens Family Bonds Through Mother And Daughter/Father And Son Programme: (Latest News); ... because she is unemployed and relies solely on South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grants to provide for her children. She appealed to other parents to use social grants responsibly, saying ...; Created on 09 October 2025
37. Kzn Dsd Conducts Two-Day Strategic Planning Session In Richards Bay: (Latest News); ... the efforts of the Department of Social Development with those of the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the National Development Agency (NDA). “I expect all of you to contemplate ways ...; Created on 01 October 2025
38. Minister Tolashe Leads Social Development Portfolio Outreach In Mpumalanga As Department Also Commemorates World Alzheimer’s Day In Kwazulu-Natal: (Latest News); The Social Development portfolio, comprising of the Department of Social Development, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA), and the National Development Agency (NDA), will on Friday, 26 September ...; Created on 26 September 2025
39. Turning Projects Into A Way Of Life | Generating Better Livelihoods: (Latest News); ... formed part of the KwaMashu site visit for the Generating Better Livelihoods (GBL) pilot — a joint initiative of the Department of Social Development (DSD), SASSA, the NDA, FinMark Trust (FMT) and BRAC ...; Created on 31 July 2025
40. Eastern Cape Government Urges Families To Assist In Search For Flood Victims: (Latest News); ... support was provided ranging from death registrations with home affairs, South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) and the Department of Basic Education’s funeral support funding to families of deceased ...; Created on 18 July 2025

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